Greece
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Members of guerrilla group planned to kill N17 convict, police say
An analysis of their contents revealed instructions on bomb making and pointed to plans by the guerrilla group members to kill Xeros.
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Samaras says Draghi limits for Greek eligibility prove ND policies are correct
In practice, Greek debt does not currently qualify as another rule stipulates that a maximum 33 percent of the bonds issued by any country may be bought.
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British Museum asks Athens for sculpture loan
Museum of Cycladic Art weighing up its response.
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Varoufakis answers SYRIZA’s call
“It was morally and politically impossible to turn down such an offer, even though I dread it.”
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Greek stocks grow despite drop for lenders
In total 59 stocks enjoyed gains, 37 recorded losses and 25 stayed put.
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Greek premier promises tax cuts, security
As SYRIZA widens lead in polls, and creditors increase pressure, Samaras says ND is only safe choice.
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Belgium requests extradition of Greek suspect after attacks foiled
Greek police detained four people on Saturday over alleged links to an Islamist cell in Belgium, where two suspected terrorists were shot by officers on Thursday.
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Grexit the only way out of ‘valley of tears,’ says Hans-Werner Sinn
Head of the Institute for Economic Research argues eurozone should allow Greece orderly temporary departure.
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No extension will entail a ‘dirty’ exit from the bailout
FinMin warns of cash crunch in March, as ‘the money isn’t there’
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Report argues 2004 Games boosted GDP
IOBE stressed however that had the Olympic installations been better utilized after the Games, the benefit would have been even greater.